2007 Honda Pilot vs. 1985 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1985 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lancia Prisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Prisma. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1985 Lancia Prisma has manual transmission. 1985 Lancia Prisma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 1985 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Pilot | Prisma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 51 L |
